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Students looking to strengthen their academic and professional networks can do just that at Governors State University’s (GovState) Master of Public Administration (MPA) Orientation, Career, Networking and Mentoring Event on September 10.

This Pride Month, Governors State University (GovState) is going out to the ball game while raising money to support the Jackie McKethen Scholarship for LGBTQIA Students.

It can be difficult to imagine how a reproductive cell can carry no DNA, yet Governors State University’s (GovState) Dr. Melissa Plakke’s research on moths looks further into this very real biological anomaly.

Biology major Rachael Muenchow found Governors State University’s (GovState) rural campus to be a perfect fit for her choice of study. Following her passion, Rachael engaged in many activities on campus to learn all she could about nature, including …

An Army and Marine Corps veteran and the 2025 Lincoln Laureate, Jonathan Cooper returned to school after a 12-year break with the intention to make an impact. Pursuing a double major of Political Science and History at Governors State University …

A second-generation immigrant, Alexa Fortu has received consistent support from her parents to follow her passions, leading her to discover her love of Biology, which she chose to study at Governors State University (GovState).

With a full-time job, Natasha Thomas found Governors State University (GovState) to be the perfect fit for her educational goals, providing hybrid schedules and supportive professors that worked with her schedule.

Returning to school nearly two decades after leaving her corporate career to be a stay-at-home mom, Claudia Parker is looking forward to starting a new career in digital storytelling.

From STEAM Camp to Performing Arts Summer Camp, Governors State University (GovState) has a range of events for the summer for high school students and adults looking to pursue a hobby, follow higher educational goals, or make connections with …

With her upcoming showcase at Governors State University (GovState), Photography student Kylie Zieminski explores the unspoken, and sometimes hard, realities of first-time motherhood through photos.

Using a 3D printer to create child-sized wheelchairs is no small feat, said Governors State University (GovState) professors Maryleen Jones and Shukmei Oh.

Looking for a community of other technology career-bound students led freshman Arianna Mcghee to join the new Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) chapter at Governors State University (GovState).

Students of Dr. Janet Brewer find that studying criminal justice encompasses far more than the legal system. She believes that modern justice requires lawyers who understand psychology, officers who understand neuroscience, administrators who …

In the classroom of Dr. Jarrod Shanahan, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Governors State University (GovState), students encounter topics like the prison system, policing, labor organizing, racism, class domination, and many more. He is …

When designing her winning entry for the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Holiday Card Contest, Governors State University (GovState) student Messina Simona Aurora hoped it would bring some warmth in the middle of the cold weather.

For Sean O’Brien, Governors State University (GovState) has become more than a place to earn a degree; it’s where he discovered his leadership voice and the community that helped him grow into the Student Senate President he is today. Sean …

Jonathan Cooper, a veteran and Political Science and History double major at Governors State University (GovState), is the 2025 Lincoln Laureate.A non-traditional student, Jonathan began his GovState journey after a 12-year break from college. His …

Making health screening management easier and more accessible is at the heart of Governors State University (GovState) Professor Walter Henne’s latest research project.“We’re basically trying to make simple, accurate tests that you can use to …

Governors State University (GovState) joins the Union Street Gallery in celebrating 30-years as an artistic hub for the Chicago southland.

A lifelong love for birds led Biology student Rachael Muenchow to take a class on the study of birds at Governors State University (GovState), which moved her to further explore the topic in her undergraduate research course.From …

With two Fulbright Scholar experiences behind her, Natalia Ermasova, Public Administration and Finance professor at Governors State University (GovState), now joins the Fulbright Specialist Roster.Already, she has her next position lined up as a …

With rising interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, institutions must balance AI's benefits, such as voice recognition capabilities that support students with disabilities, multilingual learners, and others, with the obvious academic …

After changing his major twice, Marquis Parks found that his heart was truly in performance and the Theater and Performance Studies (TAPS) program at Governors State University (GovState) offered the stage to cultivate his craft.While at GovState, …

Seeking a career change, Chris Bischof came to Governors State University (GovState) to earn a master’s degree in Information Technology (IT). While he's switching from architecture to IT, Chris continues to follow his interest in building safe …

With aspirations for a career in medicine, Lauryn Perry came to Governors State University (GovState) to pursue a Biology degree. While at GovState, she was actively involved with the Biology and Chemistry departments following her interest in …

After earning her bachelor's degree in music, Victoria Sweeney realized she enjoyed research and writing, which led her to Governors State University's (GovState) Communication, Media, and Performance program. She found that the master's degree …

Returning to school nearly two decades after his high school graduation, Brett Porter wanted to make the most of the opportunities available at Governors State University (GovState). From Drone Engineering Club to Student Senate, he was actively …

Intrigued by cybersecurity, Akhila Gadige decided to study Information Technology at Governors State University (GovState), where she felt the commitment to academic excellence would elevate her learning experience.Akhila thrived in her program, …

Three Governors State University (GovState) students recently took home STEM awards at the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Symposium. The LSAMP Symposium is an opportunity for undergraduates from underrepresented groups in …

Drones have taken flight at Governors State University (GovState) to advance research on delivering medications to those in need.In partnership with Valqari, a private drone company, the project has given students and faculty an opportunity to get …